Dan Larkin - Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Professor: Dan Larkin

Department: Fine Arts

College: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COLOR4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dan often tries to make himself look smart and intellectual when criticizing students and their works, but truth be told his own works don't reflect any artistic excellence either. He is belligerent and full of negativity in life as an artist, and it shows in the way he tries to make us feel bad. If you read this, Dan GET A LIFE!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dan was not only one of the Professors I had at RIT he was also one of the greatest people that I met at RIT. Criticism is part of every job its not all rainbows and roses in the real world so take critiques and what seems harsh like its a learning ground for reality. Dan helped shape me into a better photographer from the start. A+ all the way.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHGR-711
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

For a guy who only creates ok postcard images, The drama queen Dan thinks everyone else is inferior to him and his mediocre work. Full of sarcasm and often insulting students, he offers no constructive criticism. He told me I have an ACCENT (imagine that). Well, I am an international student who speaks 3 languages. This queen is a tool. AVOID HIM!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DD01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan is a human being, he relates to people on a real level, and if that includes coming off as arrogant and just being himself then those people are just used to the same old profs. I really loved having a real person as a professor-- great in critique, will call out everything. He has helped me out a lot as my advisor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan is probably the best teacher I have had at RIT and if you have the chance, try to take his class. He keeps the class upbeat and likes to befriend his students. His critiques are honest, but he will never say that a picture is "nice". He will tell you what he likes and what he doesn't like, and how to improve upon it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PA5
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan definitely does not sugar coat anything, especially when it comes to crits (which are almost always 'work in progress'. I learned a lot and worked hard, but had fun doing it too. He's an easy going guy, just do what he asks and defend your work if he questions it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GRADCORE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan is very arrogant and narrow minded. I found that to be a result of his own personal insecurities which he projected onto me. DO NOT get on his bad side, he will gossip about you and others will listen as he is very charismatic to his fans. Don't think he's not talking about you behind your back, he is. Oh.. he checks this site.. he told me.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO2067
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He will not baby you. For early photo students, this might be a challenge, but he's very realistic. At the same time he's more than willing to go the extra mile and help you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a fine art photo teacher, but when it comes to color he knows what he is talking about. If you don't mind being told the harsh truth about your photos then I highly recommend him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan is a great guy. He's easy to get along with, especially if you do what he asks of the assignments. Take his advice and you'll be fine... He's also someone you can just shoot the s**t with...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COLORPHOTO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

as others said, hes arrogent and has favorits. if your work is not like his he doesn't really respect it or find value in it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHOTOGRAPHYI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan is the best photography teacher I've ever had. He is someone who actually teaches his students. He puts in just as much effort helping and critiquing as you do in your work. He really cares about his students (current and former). I respect his opinion greatly and will go back to him even as a professional to ask for comments. He's fun and entertaining while you learn, but it's not a "boom-boom" class. Expect to work your butt off!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COLORPHOTO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

this guy was the worst...he thought he was the "godfather of color photography"...very very arrogant...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

maybe things have changed since ive been there, but i found him very hard to communicate with, he definitely had favorites, and generally not very helpful. It sounds like a lot of people had great experiences with him, but mine was very mediocre.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: DIGITALDIARY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan was my advisor as well as my first photo teacher at RIT and he is one of my favorite people in the whole world. Amazing teacher who was supportive of me AND very challenging.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COLORPRINTING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan was an awesome photo one prof...but he's also the best color printer I've ever met. He's one hell of a grader. He's harsh in critique. He knows his****. He tells it like it is, and that's how it should always be. Anyone who takes Dan is smart. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: DD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i like his cat

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHOTOI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dan's class is great. you learn so much and have a**** load of fun doing it, as long as you have a sence of humor. Highly recommended

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a tough teacher, he's not afraid to let his opinion be known and sometimes can be a little arrogant. However, there is never a dull moment in his class, we always seem to be laughing and enjoying ourselves. I learned a lot in this class and am very glad that I had gotten him as a teacher!